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Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum at the College of New Jersey

ALTERNATE NAME

Kidsbridge

ADDRESS

P.O. Box 4561, Chambersburg Station

Trenton,  NJ   08611

PHONE

609-581-0239

FAX

609-581-0293

EMAIL

lynnekidsbridge@aol.com

INTERNET ADDRESS

http://www.kidsbridgemuseum.org

ADMINISTRATOR

Lynne Azarchi,Executive Director

DESCRIPTION

Since 1996, Kidsbridge has recognized large voids in the

learning of life skills, character education and diversity

appreciation, and currently fulfills the Kidsbridge mission with

the tolerance museum and ongoing outreach programs.

PROGRAMS

Mini Museum/Learning Lab: at the College of New Jersey in

Ewing, NJ. The museum features the exhibit "Face to Face:

Dealing with Prejudice and Discrimination" created by the

Chicago Children's Museum. TCNJ undergraduates and

professors have successfully interacted with approximately

2500 elementary and middle school children. The Museum is

open for bookings from school groups, scouts, clubs,

church/temple and other leadership groups. Call 609-581-0239

or visit the website.

Peer to Peer Leadership Program for middle schoolers

Anti-Bullying/Gang Resistance/Life Skill Programs: Program

conducted over the last 6 years at Trenton's Robeson

Elementary School; a similar program has been conducted at

Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School in Trenton for at-risk middle

schoolers who are truant, suspended and being referred for

detention. From September to May, at-risk students meet

weekly in small groups for sessions with mentors and college

students. The program culminates in a graduation ceremony.

Young Humanitarian Awards: Annual awards to individual

students and student groups and adults who have offered acts

of kindness or outstanding community service. Winners are

nominated each year by school administrators and teachers.

FOUNDED

1996

SUBJECTS

Education - Children and Youth

Mentoring

LAST UPDATED

8/08